Overview

Megan J. Crowhurst understands that each legal challenge requires a different approach depending on the goals of her clients. She is a passionate advocate, but she recognizes that offering superior legal services is not always about winning every possible argument. The most desired result often requires flexibility and consistent communication to ensure a cost-effective solution to every legal matter that comes across her desk.

Megan has represented corporate clients of all sizes, from multinational corporations to family-owned businesses. She provides practical advice and training to employers on various employee-related issues, including FMLA and ADA compliance; effective discipline and discharge; conducting harassment and workplace investigations; reviewing employment contracts; and policy and handbook development and administration. When needed, she defends employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies in all types of individual employee and class action labor and employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful and retaliatory discharges and wage and hour issues.

Before moving her practice to Oregon, Megan practiced labor and employment law in Chicago.

She was president of the Moot Court Honor Board and editor of the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal during law school. Prior to attending law school, Megan was actively involved in politics and served as a White House staff member during the Clinton Administration.

 

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Oregon Chapter

Federal Bar Association

Member

Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court

Recognition

Named, The Best Lawyers in America©

2024-2025

Named, Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2012-2013, 2015-2018

Speaking Engagements

2024 Pacific Northwest Regional Employer Conference

Portland, OR

September 12, 2024

The ABCs of OR-PFMLI: An Overview of Paid Leave Oregon and Employer Equivalent Plans

October 6, 2022

Game Changers: A Post-Game Show Breaking Down the Top Compliance and Litigation Plays to Protect Your Company in 2022

Littler Executive Employer Conference

May 5, 2022

What’s New in Oregon? Employer Update on the 2020-21 Legislative Session in Salem

Portland, OR

July 15, 2021

Critical Update: Oregon Requires Changes to Harassment Policies and Settlement, Separation, and Severance Agreements Effective October 1, 2020

September 17, 2020

Employment Law: Washington Tips and Traps for the Oregon Attorney

Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

February 2018

Employment Law Update

Multnomah Bar Association

February 2017

Effective Performance Management

BOLI 31st Annual Employment Law Conference

November 2015

Managing Reasonable Accommodation Issues

BOLI 30th Annual Employment Law Conference

November 2014

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2006
  • B.S., Texas Christian University, 2000

Bar Admission

Oregon
Washington
Illinois

Courts

  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin